The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the public, particularly its members in Imo, Abia, Anambra, and other states, to ignore the candidate lists circulating on social media, calling them fraudulent. In a statement released by its National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party clarified that these lists are not from its headquarters and are the work of troublemakers aiming to harm the party’s image.
The statement emphasized that the NDC has already submitted its official candidate list to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the proper procedures outlined in the Electoral Act. The party is currently investigating the origin of the false lists, which it says are attempts to create discord and distract from its goals.
According to the NDC, these actions are by individuals who do not wish the party well. The party reassured its supporters that it remains committed to building a strong organization capable of rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges. This assurance comes amidst other party developments, including a recent requirement for members seeking public office to sign an anti-defection pact. This Memorandum of Understanding obligates candidates to resign their positions if they leave the party after winning elections.